GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon R2
GeForce 7800 GT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank #349 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7800 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7800 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 135.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+135.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GT and Radeon R2
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244 | 254+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+650% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+580% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz | 1024 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 240+900% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+150% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+1054% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2 has 512 MB. The Radeon R2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R2) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+1054% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 12_0 (Radeon R2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12_0+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7800 GT) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 228mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 228mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 5.1+410% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 7800 GT costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the GeForce 7800 GT offers 134.6% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2+135% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GK110B | Polaris 24 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #278 | #858 |
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